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Item Adoption of Cassava Processing Innovations among Rural Women in Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria(Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria, 2013) Adisa, R.S.; Olatinwo, K.B.; Shola-Adido, O.This study analyzed women participation in Cassava processing in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. It explores the intricacies of innovation adoption in rural based cassava processing enterprises in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. It is therefore pertinent to undertake this study to investigate how the adoption of cassava processing innovations diffuses to the rural women. Primary data were obtained from 100 rural based cassava processors selected through a multistage sampling. The data were analyzed and presented with the use of descriptive statistical tools. Five null hypotheses were tested using z and proportional tests and correlation coefficient. The results show that 76% of the cassava processors adopted most of the improved cassava processing innovations. Adopters and non-adopters of the cassava processing innovation differ significantly in most of their social, economic and innovation related characteristics. The two exceptions are the estimated value of cassava processing enterprise (Naira) and the average distance regularly travelled (km/week). The adopters perceive the use of the innovation as easy and less complex than existing practice and have been in contact with the innovation for longer than nonadopters. The proportion of those aware of all the processing stages is more than those that are not aware. On the basis of the findings, it is recommended that extension agents must try to transfer simple innovations to rural women farmers rather than complex innovations. Also, agricultural extension must adapt to changes taking place in rural setting and provide answers to the problems facing the rural populace.Item Analysis of Rural Farming Households’ Access to Credit in Kwara State, Nigeria(Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Imo State University, Owerri, Nigeria, 2012) Olatinwo, K.B.; Muhammad-Lawal, A.; Buremoh, S.A.Agricultural credit has been identified as an important component in the development of the agricultural sector in Nigeria. Though, agricultural credit has the potentials of improved capital formation, increased resource productivity and diversified agriculture among the rural farming households, inadequate access to agricultural credit is among major factors responsible for the decline in the contribution of agriculture to the Nigerian economy. This study therefore examined various sources of credit available to the famers in Kwara state, Nigeria. It also analyzed the determinants of access to agricultural credit among the farming households. A two-stage random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 90 farming households as respondents. The respondents were interviewed with the aid of well-structured questionnaire. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Ordinary Least Square regression analysis. The study showed that co- operative societies, personal savings and rotary loan scheme ‘esusu’ were the regularly accessible sources of credit. The study also showed that interest rate, type of agricultural enterprise and size of farm had a significant relationship with the farmers’ access to credit. Lack of collateral security was also identified as a major problem faced by farmers in accessing loans. It is therefore recommended that the formation of co-operative societies should be encouraged among farmers. Also, the government should adopt policies that would encourage the formal credit institutions to grant soft loans for agricultural production.Item Determinants of Fertilizer Usage in Dry Season Amaranthus Vegetable Production in Kwara State, Nigeria(Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, 2012) Adenuga, A.H.; Omotesho, K.F.; Muhammad-Lawal, A.; Olatinwo, K.B.; Fatoba, I.O.Amaranthus vegetable is often considered one of the most important leafy vegetables in the tropics because of its high dietary value. In spite of its importance, however, its production falls short of the ever-increasing domestic demand for it. Soil nutrient depletion following intensification without proper soil fertility management practices has been identified as one of the most important factor militating against its production. This study, therefore, carried out an assessment of the usage of recommended soil fertility management practices in dry season amaranthus vegetable production in Kwara state, Nigeria. A three-stage sampling technique was used to select a sample of 120 amaranthus vegetable farmers for the study. The major tools of analysis used for the study were descriptive statistics and the logistic regression model. The result of the analysis revealed that the usage of recommended soil fertility management practices in the study area is low. Furthermore, the results of the logistic regression model showed that farm size, contacts with extension agents and the educational status of the farmer had significant effects on the usage of recommended soil fertility management practices in the study area. The study, therefore, recommends that government should employ and train more agricultural extension agents to cater for the majority of farmers who lack access to information on the usage of recommended soil fertility management practices. Also, the farmers should be given appropriate orientation on the need to cultivate manageable farm size to ensure increased productivity and sustainability of available land put into use.Item Economic Analysis and Constraints of Traditional Processing of African Locust Bean in Kwara State, Nigeria(Kasetsart University Research and Development Institute (KURDI), 2014) Adisa, R.S.; Ayanshina, S.O.; Olatinwo, K.B.The African locust bean (Parkia biglobosa) is mostly a wild-growing crop-tree whose fruit possesses widespread food and nonfood usefulness throughout West Africa. In Nigeria, processing African locust bean seeds (ALBS) into a soup condiment is a source of income among many rural households. Incidentally, ALBS processors are somewhat associated with poverty despite the widespread demand for the product. This study examined the economics and constraints of ALBS processing with a view to identifying the interventional imperatives. The study was conducted in late 2011 in Kogi State, Nigeria well known for the production of ALBS condiments. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select 139 respondents from a list of processors compiled with the assistance of leaders of the typically informal associations of ALBS processors. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data, while a reconnaissance survey of the study area was also conducted. A test-retest method was used to determine the reliability of the questionnaire, yielding a coefficient r value of .89, implying that the instrument was reliable. The results revealed that ALBS processing was dominated by middle-aged women, having little or no formal education and mainly using labour-intensive traditional techniques. Cost-benefit analysis, however, revealed a relatively high-profit margin. Regression analysis revealed that the cost of seeds, labour and water availability contributed most significantly to the output of ALBS processing among respondents. Major production constraints were ALB tree felling/burning, low technology application, and storage. The study recommended, inter alia, developing appropriate ALBS processing technology (such as a de-pulping machine) and virile extension and credit intervention.Item Impacts of transportation on the profitability of sweet potato production in selected local government areas of Kwara State, Nigeria(Directorate of General Studies, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, 2014) Ayinde, O.E.; Adewumi, M.O.; Olatinwo, K.B.; Olowogbayi, M.A.Transportation is an essential aspect of agricultural production. However, in many parts of Nigeria, bad transport system is still a problem for rural farmers. Therefore, this study seeks to examine the impacts of transportation on the profitability of sweet potato production in Kwara State. The sampling techniques involved the purposive selection of two local government areas (LGAs). Two communities were randomly selected from each of the two LGAs. Then, twenty-six sweet potato farmers were finally selected from each of the four communities giving a total of 120 respondents. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multinomial logit model and gross margin. The study showed that head porterage, motorcycle, motor vehicle and pick up van of less than 3 tons were the most prominent means of transporting sweet potato in the study area. Also, the size of the farm, cost of transportation, quantity of sweet potato produced, and average distance from the farm to the market are the factors that significantly affected the choice of transportation means used by the farmers in the study area. The results also showed that the farmers who sell their produce at the market earn more profit than those that sell at the farm gate. Therefore, in other to encourage the farmers to produce more sweet potatoes, it is recommended that adequate transportation system be provided.Item Technical Efficiency of Sugar Cane (Saccharum officinarum) Production in Niger State, Nigeria(Department. of Animal Science and Fisheries Cross River University of Technology Obubra Campus Cross River State Nigeria, 2014) Omotesho, O.A.; Muhammad-Lawal, A.; Olatinwo, K.B.; Adenuga, A.H.; Bello, A.J.Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum) is grown by thousands of local farmers in Nigeria, yet the level of production has not kept pace with the level of consumption. This study was therefore carried out to examine the efficiency of sugar cane production in Niger State, Nigeria. The study sample comprised of 105 sugar cane producers selected across three Local Government Areas in Niger State. Major tools of analysis used for the study were the gross margin analysis and the stochastic frontiers model. Results of the study showed that a gross margin of N401606/ha was realized per farmer from sugar cane production. Also, the result of the stochastic frontier model shows that experience of the farmer and household size had significant effect on the efficiency of sugar cane production. A mean technical efficiency of 69.5% was obtained from the Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) of the Stochastic Production Frontier. The study recommends that the government make inputs such as fertilizers and sugarcane cuttings available to farmers at a subsidized rate. Also, given the significant and negative relationship of herbicide usage and farmers’ output, it is important that the government organize trainings on the appropriate use of agricultural inputs for farmers to ensure increased production and profitability.